Head Coach
Chris Bess
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Bess | Head Coach | cbess@bloomu.edu |
| Isaiah Smiley | Assistant Coach | ismiley@bloomu.edu |
About Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Basketball
Bloomsburg basketball operates at the Division II level in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, which means you get real minutes and meaningful development without the recruiting circus of the Power Five. Head coach Chris Bess builds his program around players willing to work within a system and compete hard night in and night out. This isn't a shortcut to the NBA, it's a path for players serious about playing college basketball while earning a legitimate degree. What you actually get here: consistent playing time for contributors, coaching staff invested in your individual growth, and a realistic environment where your effort translates directly to minutes. The PSAC is competitive regionally, and Bloomsburg competes against solid programs that develop players for post-college basketball opportunities. The campus sits in central Pennsylvania, offering a traditional college experience with solid academic programs across multiple disciplines. This program fits players who understand their level, who want to develop at a sustainable pace, and who value honesty over hype. If you're looking for a coach who tells it straight and a team that rewards consistency, Bloomsburg delivers that. You'll play meaningful basketball in a conference where the competition is legitimate and wins matter. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$17,468/yr
Grad rate
54%
Enrollment
9,210
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,468 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,459 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,446 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,453 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,364 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,472 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,210
- Average net price
- $17,468 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,610 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,976 / year
- Graduation rate
- 54%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location Bloomsburg, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location East Stroudsburg, PA | Enrollment 4,814 | Avg. net price $21,084 |
Gannon University
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Location Erie, PA | Enrollment 2,365 | Avg. net price $24,443 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Location Indiana, PA | Enrollment 6,764 | Avg. net price $17,391 |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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Location Kutztown, PA | Enrollment 6,180 | Avg. net price $22,146 |
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
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Location Lock Haven, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
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Location Mansfield, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Location Millersville, PA | Enrollment 5,728 | Avg. net price $18,817 |
Pennsylvania Western University, California
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Location California, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion
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Location Clarion, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro
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Location Edinboro, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Seton Hill University
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Location Greensburg, PA | Enrollment 1,492 | Avg. net price $25,519 |
Shepherd University
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Location Shepherdstown, WV | Enrollment 2,344 | Avg. net price $7,940 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location Shippensburg, PA | Enrollment 4,086 | Avg. net price $21,129 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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Location Slippery Rock, PA | Enrollment 6,788 | Avg. net price $19,972 |
University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
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Location Johnstown, PA | Enrollment 1,808 | Avg. net price $16,375 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Location West Chester, PA | Enrollment 14,164 | Avg. net price $24,778 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania D2?
Yes, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is an NCAA Division II program in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania men's basketball.
What conference is Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in?
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,468 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,210 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D2 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
The Commitment Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Respects
D2 coaches at programs like Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.